Butterfly Encounter (Seasonal)

Wander among native Illinois butterflies and observe their behavior up close. Discover butterfly eggs, caterpillars, and chrysalises too.

Hours

• Open late June to late August
• Daily: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm (morning hours maximize a butterfly’s natural activity cycle!)
• The butterfly tent is located in Habitat Park and viewable from the outside during all Habitat Park operating hours.

Outer Habitat Park and Butterfly encounter may close under the following weather conditions: heat index of 90º, wet ground, air-quality advisories, threat of electrical storms.